Ashburn Village Animal Hospital

For my cat people 😆...

The Mobile Vet Nurse

We think it’s important to cross train our staff to do all different jobs in the hospital. Grace is a Client Care Specialist and she’s learning what it’s like to be an assistant. We’re all equals at AVAH and teamwork makes the dream work!

We use our PPE gear in the hospital because our patients don’t know how to social distance themselves 😬

Dogs Eating Dinner Play-By-Play with Andrew Cotter (Captioned)

Some good laughs for you today... 😄

BBC sports commentator Andrew Cotter gives us a gripping play-by-play on his dogs eating dinner. All rights are his. I just wanted to make this available wit...

AVAH Curbside Service

This is how we are doing curbside service and what you can expect

A Thank You Message From Our AVAH Drs During This Pandemic

Dr. Germann and Dr. Credit would like to say "thank you" to our clients who are still visiting us while we are doing curbside service!

Hamster Care 101: How to Care For Your Hamster

Interested in getting a hamster? Here are some things to read so you know how to care for your hamster the best way you can.

https://www.petmd.com/exotic/care/evr_ex_hm_how-to-care-for-your-hamster

petmd.com Learn the best practices for caring for your hamster.

Vet Q&A: Does my indoor cat need to see a vet? - Adopt-a-Pet.com Blog

We hear this a lot: "My cat in strictly indoors and seems healthy, why do I need to see a vet?" There are health issues that get diagnosed in even young, seemingly healthy cats. So yes, they should be seen yearly to assure they stay healthy for as long as they can! Prevention is key and always easier than treatment!

https://www.adoptapet.com/blog/vet-qa-does-m-indoor-cat-need-to-see-a-vet/

adoptapet.com There are myths and conflicting advice surrounding indoor cats and what is best for their health. Though cats have been domestic pets for more than 9,500 years (and so well-loved they were buried in human graveyards!), keeping cats as “indoor-only” pets has only risen in popularity in the last 1...

Double trouble kittens 😊 13 week old Ragdoll kittens “Chloe” and “Cooper”. So much brother and sister cuteness to help us during these unsocial times! #covid19

Thank you to the Pasek family for making (cute) cloth masks for our team to keep us safe. We’re all trying to stay as safe as we can during this pandemic! Do your part 💪🏻

I think we’ve all learned that’s it’s always good to be prepared for a crisis. Here’s a check list to be prepared for your pets:

Plan & prepare for your pets in case you need help caring for them.
Here are your suggested items for your Pet To Go Bag.

Puppy siblings were adopted! Dr. Credit is holding brother Koda and Dr. Germann is holding sister Ricky. Sweet puppies giving us smiles and helping us beat this Corona virus blues one puppy at a time!

Happy Easter from our AVAH family to yours!

Happy Easter, everyone! Have a wonderful day. 💐🐰

Heartworm prevention options...

These are some signs to look out for in your aging pets. They show pain differently than humans do and there are things we can do to make them feel better!!

Things to do while you’re staying inside! 😻

All About Sugar Gliders

https://www.petmd.com/exotic/care/all-about-sugar-gliders

Did you know that sugar gliders are marsupials? READ THIS before getting a sugar glider. They are a lot of work to have as a pet and need specific care!

petmd.com Sugar gliders make excellent pets for people who take the time to learn about their needs before acquiring them - but they are not for everyone. Learn more about these unusual little marsupials here.

Clinic Corner: Heartworm Awareness Month

April is heartworm awareness month. We are offering 50% off our 4DX test (heartworm and 3 tick diseases) if you purchase 12 months of Heartgard and 10% off Proheart6 which is an injection to prevent heartworm disease for 6 months.

https://buttehumane.org/heartworm-awareness-month/

buttehumane.org March 30, 2018 By bhsadmin Clinic Corner: Heartworm Awareness Month April is Heartworm Awareness Month! The Butte Humane Society Clinic is a proud member of the American Heartworm Association and we are committed to keeping our clients informed and educated to best protect their pets. Did you know t...

[03/31/20]   COVID-19 update: we are still open, as we’re an essential business, but our hours may be shortened. Please call to inquire on the day you’d like to come in!

Look at that smile! “Bortis” is a year old Border Collie mix who just got adopted and has a new home! He was also very happy to get a clean bill of health and lots of treats from all of us!

“Walter” is a very friendly blue colored Pit Bull. His owner was very responsible in getting this informative collar to aware approaching people that all they will get from Walter is a bunch of licks and love! It’s all about being cautious about approaching any dog and to not always adhere to stereotypes.

Meet “Mochi”, a very good patient puppy. She’s a 10 week old Basenji puppy named after a Japanese dessert. Lucky for us, we get to see her often since she needs many booster vaccines until she’s 16 weeks old.

[03/25/20]   The CDC, OIE and WHO indicate there is no evidence to suggest that pet dogs or cats can contract or spread
COVID-19 to people

[03/24/20]   We would like to sincerely thank our clients for being so flexible and understanding during our curbside service! #covid_19

Happy National Puppy Day! Are you looking to add a new member to your family? If you adopt a pet from Loudoun County Animal Shelter, you get the FIRST FREE EXAM with us!

Mandy and “Clyde” have mastered the selfie 😎. He’s a very cuddly big Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Please welcome our new Client Care Specialist, Grace. She’s new to the business but she likes it so much that she’s already enrolled in veterinary technician school. You’ll notice her right away by her warm smile and enthusiasm with greeting your pets!

[03/17/20]   COVID-19 UPDATE for our hospital: curbside only service. If you have an appointment, we kindly ask you to call us when you have arrived, we can meet you curbside or in the parking lot, where we will take your pet inside. At that time, a tech will call you on your cell phone and discuss your concerns and questions. The doctor will do their exam and any necessary treatments and then call you with a detailed explanation of what was done. You will then pay over the phone. We thank you for your understanding during these trying times and we are just being as responsible and safe as we can be for everyone involved, while still providing necessary care for your pets.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from “Jack”. He’s a very handsome and sweet 10 year old Doberman and he loves getting so much attention while he’s here for a visit.

[03/16/20]   AVAH COVID-19 update: We would like our clients to know that we are open for business. We are taking all the necessary precautions suggested by the CDC. One such precaution will be limiting contact with people, meaning that if you are picking up medications or food, you may call us to pay over the phone and we will meet you at your car with your supply. If you are feeling ill, please call to cancel your appointment. We are also willing to do phone consultations if that is the case. Please use hand sanitizer before and after your visit with us. Call us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Meet our Pet of the Week “Summer”. He’s a 15 week old German Shepard puppy named after Bran Stark’s dire wolf in Game of Thrones. His favorite activity is making his parents chase him, he ‘stays’ very well, his favorite toy is the Bentopal ball, he loves his kibble and his grandparent’s back yard. He’s a little naughty when he barks every time he doesn’t get his way and pretty funny when he acts terrified of stairs even when he just went down them 5 minutes ago!

Meet Deb, our latest addition to the team. She works as a Client Care Specialist and as a technician. She’s been in the field for many years and she also used to work here about 10 years ago, before she moved to Florida. Well now she’s back for good! She loves giving every pet who walks in special attention and she will shower you with free smiles!

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Currently there is no evidence that pets or other domestic animals can be infected with this new coronavirus. PANIC IS THE MOST DANGEROUS REACTION, so please educate yourselves about the Coronavirus and the lack of zoonotic evidence.
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We hospitalize sick pets when they need some aggressive and specific treatment to make them feel better. Although they are away from home, they get pretty spoiled when they’re here with lots of cuddles and pets! 😻